Asked by Marcus Welch on Jul 10, 2024

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If there is greater concordance (agreement) in criminal behavior between monozygotic twins, who fully share their genetic code, than dizygotic twins, who share only half of their genetic code, what might we conclude?

A) Aggressiveness is due to evolution.
B) Aggressiveness is related to genetics.
C) Interpreting social cues as aggressive is passed from one generation to the next.
D) Identical twins are more likely to be rewarded for acting aggressively.

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins that develop from a single fertilized egg, sharing identical genetic material.

Dizygotic Twins

Also known as fraternal twins, are siblings that develop from two different eggs fertilized by two different sperm, sharing about 50% of their DNA.

Concordance

In genetics, the presence of the same trait in both members of a pair of twins or in both members of a family, indicating genetic influence.

  • Investigate the contribution of genetics and environmental factors to aggressive behavior.
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bhargavi tulasi uppuluriJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Greater concordance in criminal behavior among monozygotic twins compared to dizygotic twins suggests a genetic component to such behaviors, indicating that genetics play a role in the propensity for criminal or aggressive behavior.